Expression data from individual MEF2A isoform knockdown in C2C12 myotubes
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ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
SUBMITTER: Adam Gower
PROVIDER: E-GEOD-63798 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
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